throw over

verb

threw over; thrown over; throwing over; throws over

transitive verb

1
: to forsake despite bonds of attachment or duty
2
: to refuse to accept : reject

Examples of throw over in a Sentence

if the U.S. Senate throws over the treaty, the President's prestige will be in shambles
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Whether paired with wide-leg jeans or thrown over a dress on a chilly evening, wool jumpers were a popular item throughout town. Terri Peters, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2024 Aaron Rodgers finally throws over 300 yards for the first time all season and the Jets get the late-game victory. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 The latter had a blanket haphazardly thrown over the shoulder of her blazer like a cape, bringing the cozy vibes of watching Christmas movies on the couch to the office. Alex Badia, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024 Have row cover fabric or old sheets handy to throw over the winter vegetable garden whenever a hard frost is forecast. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for throw over 

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of throw over was in 1835

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“Throw over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20over. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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